After spying the ZigZag Baby Blanket in last week's Caron Connection, I headed straight to my old photo albums to find this picture of me with a very similar throw that my mom made for me in 1976. Holy blast from the past, Batman! As they say, "what's old is new again", which makes this knitter/crocheter very happy. Maybe in another 30 years, my own children will rediscover things that I stitched for them in their childhood and think, "Man, she was really ahead of her time." ;-)

Stitch.Rock.Love,

P.S. Hop over to our Facebook page and post your "what's old is new again" photos. I'd love to see them!

Crocheted in three fall colors of merino blend County, the Sundsvall throw and pillow set is the ideal project for warming up those crisp fall days. Designer – and teacher – extraordinaire, Darla Fanton, created the Sundsvall using a cluster stitch pattern that perfectly integrates the three colors. 
>> Get the Sundsvall Throw & Pillow Set instructions here.

These quick and colorful projects will help you get through what's left of the summer and transition to fall. Knit or crocheted in Simply Soft Paints, the bright fun colors "paint" a pattern in color. Try the Bluesy Scarf, a slip stitch knit that will complement everything from jeans to jersey.
>> Get the Bluesy Scarf instructions here

Our own Carrie Carpenter's Trio of Totes will make going back to school extra special this year. For lunches, "gym stuff" or just for fun, Simply Soft Paints will dress up a simple canvas tote bag with style!

>> Get the Trio of Totes instructions here.

If the fashionista in your house really wants to be ready for the First Day of School, Carrie Carpenter has a super-easy solution, the Double Stitch Belt. Make it with mini-tassles or without, long or short, in bright or subtle colorways, this very cool belt will make you a Very Cool Crocheter.
>> Get the Double Stitch Belt instructions here.

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